WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- 123 Lehigh Dr, Lehighton, PA
- Distance
- 9/13 Sunday Marathon · 9/13 Sunday Half Marathon
From the Organizer
Follow Lehigh River along the D & L Trail. Cruise down a ‘harder’ packed trail with a -1% consistent net drop. The full marathon starts above ROCK PORT and the Half Marathon start at starting at the Gorge at Rockport Lane. Both cruise down the D & L Trail with a finish at Outdoor Center in Lehighton. This WICKED-FAST course is destined to be an East Coast favorite, Boston Qualifying and PR course.
USATF MARATHON CERT. #: PA24004DNB
USATF HALF MARATHON CERT. #: PA24005DNB
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lehighton 1ssw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lehighton, PA
Elevation
498 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
97
Days to train
- Race
- WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- 123 Lehigh Dr, Lehighton, PA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS?
- WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS is a running race held in Lehighton, Pennsylvania on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania at 123 Lehigh Dr, Lehighton, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS
Sep 13, 2026